What is the base requirements for a core?AMD 64 bit chip would be easy to up grade to another more powerful 939.would 3000+ be enough?I am thing of doing at least 4 x 250GB in Raid 5 via a 4 port Adaptec or 3ware card.Looking at also adding a HDTV linux card. (HD-3000)I would love to do the dual xeon w/ 10tb, but I would have top get a couple more jobs to afford it.

[color= red] does the director have to be connected to a tv?or can I use my lcd monitor since its nicer than the tvs in my house?I would only need a hdtv card in it if I was connecting it to my DirectTV reciever --right?[/color]

Orbiter:P3 tablet PC running XP or 2000.I have not puchased this yet.I like the DT ones I just have a grand to spend.

Other odds and end I planned on getting:3 d-link bluetooth adapters. I have 1 of the 120's already.1 fxs adapter for voip.1 squeezebox

I plan to use the core for:- managing a handful of x-10 light switches and motion detectors.- 4 ccd cams- serving all of my dvds mp3s.- voip- bluetooth proximity detection.

I am not looking for hand holding. I have read the forums here and the faq. I just need some clarification. I understand it is not in this sites best interst to help me with this. I wish I could afford the pre configured equipment. sadly I can not. Any input or direction is greatly appreciated.

thanks for the info.I am mainly just worried the amd 64 3000+ might not be enough cpu to handle multiple streams + security cams + x10 + PVR + Voip.I am in the process of selling some of my current components on ebay so I can purchase some stuff I am missing for Pluto.(stuff I had planned on purchasing eventually anyway.For md's I was not going to go diskless. I was going to use my current pcs.

I was hoping someone would be in a similar boat as far a hardware config and could share their experiences.

I really like zoneminder, but I do not have much experience. It was a bear to setup even on my debian box.Regards,Blair